Cherry Red Feather peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Cherry Red Feather'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Cherry Red Feather' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Cherry Red Feather') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. It blooms in mid to late spring with fragrant red flowers about 5 inches wide. The upright plant grows to 30 inches on strong green stems.
Pairs well with Coralbells, Black Hero tulip, and Sedge.